Oberlin, KS

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,734
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    52.5
    1.32% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.5%
    11.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,284
    9.35% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $88,700
    14.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    780
    2.62% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Oberlin, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.8% of the residents in Oberlin, KS are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Oberlin, KS was $88,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.9%.

    Most people in Oberlin, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Oberlin, KS was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Oberlin, KS is home to a population of 1.73k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.19% of Oberlin, KS residents were born outside of the country (38 people).

    In 2024, there were 25.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.56k people) in Oberlin, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 36 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Oberlin, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Oberlin, KS was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oberlin, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oberlin, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.56k ± 166
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      62 ± 36
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      36 ± 34
    4.38%
    Hispanic Population
    76 people

    In 2024, there were 25.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.56k people) in Oberlin, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 36 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.38% of the people in Oberlin, KS are hispanic (76 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Oberlin, KS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.19%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    38 people
    2.27%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    40 people

    As of 2024, 2.19% of Oberlin, KS residents (38 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oberlin, KS was 2.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      37 ± 32
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      24 ± 30
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      8 ± 16

    Oberlin, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Oberlin, KS.

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    Health

    96.2% of the population of Oberlin, KS has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 24.5% on Medicare, 20% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 11.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 33% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.81%
    Uninsured
    38.5%
    Employer Coverage
    11.4%
    Medicaid
    24.5%
    Medicare
    20%
    Non-Group
    1.79%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oberlin, KS declined by 8.2% from 4.15% to 3.81%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oberlin, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Oberlin, KS employs 780 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Oberlin, KS were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (93 people), Retail Trade (91 people), and Educational Services (78 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($66,542), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,295), and Manufacturing ($53,125).

    Employment

    Occupations

    780
    2024 Value
    ± 149
    −2.62%
    1 Year decline
    ± 28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oberlin, KS declined at a rate of −2.62%, from 801 employees to 780 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oberlin, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (137 people), Management Occupations (112 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (75 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oberlin, KS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    780
    2024 Value
    ± 149
    −2.62%
    1 Year decline
    ± 28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oberlin, KS declined at a rate of −2.62%, from 801 employees to 780 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oberlin, KS, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (93 people), Retail Trade (91 people), and Educational Services (78 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oberlin, KS, though some of these residents may live in Oberlin, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,105
    Median earning men ± $9,861
    $31,745
    Median earning women ± $3,013

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($112,716), Construction ($66,542), and Manufacturing ($44,844).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($142,917), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,606), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,500).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.11%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kansas

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    Jerry Moran
    Senator from Kansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Roger Marshall
    Senator from Kansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Oberlin, KS was $88,700 in 2024, which is 0.267 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $77,400 to $88,700, a 14.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Oberlin, KS is 76.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Oberlin, KS have an average commute time of 12.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oberlin, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $88,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$15,564
    $651
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$121

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oberlin, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oberlin, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    56.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.9% of the housing units in Oberlin, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $52,284
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,590
    847
    Number of Households
    ± 147

    In 2024, the median household income of the 847 households in Oberlin, KS grew to $52,284 from the previous year's value of $47,813.

    The following chart displays the households in Oberlin, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Oberlin, KS is from Kansas.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (19.1%)
    3. Public Transit (5.9%)

    In 2024, 71.4% of workers in Oberlin, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.9%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    12.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Oberlin, KS have a shorter commute time (12.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.158% of the workforce in Oberlin, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Oberlin, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Oberlin, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oberlin, KS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oberlin, KS (193 out of 1.68k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oberlin, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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